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carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2016

carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards North East England 2016


These awards are based on reviews from residents, service users, and their families and friends. Read more about the carehome.co.uk 2016 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically

Alexandra House
Havelock Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1QU
9.6 78 reviews
Alexandra House, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
"My mam has never been in nursing home before. I have looked after my mam for years. Mam coming into Alexander House has been amazing. All…"  Read all 78 reviews
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Akari Care Ltd

Alexandra House care home is situated close to Saltwell Park, a Victorian park in Gateshead. They have worked very hard to create an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming, and go that extra mile ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Anna S Proctor House
23/ 24 Summerhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett DH8 0NQ
  • 14 Rooms
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
Older Person CareYounger Adult Care
  • Care Provided
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Ashton Grange Care Home
St Luke's Road, Pallion, Sunderland SR4 6QU
9.9 88 reviews
Ashton Grange Care Home, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
"I visited the home to see a friend and did not expect the home to be so clean and tidy. The staff were lovely and helpful and made my…"  Read all 88 reviews
  • from £1,012 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Ashton Grange care home, located on the outskirts of Sunderland, provides bespoke and person-centred residential and residential dementia care. Each member of the professional care team is there ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Ayresome Court Nursing Home
Green Lane, Yarm TS15 9EH
9.6 170 reviews
Ayresome Court Nursing Home, Yarm, Cleveland & Teesside
"My father has been at Ayresome Court since January 2025. I cannot thank Ayresome Court enough for the care that they have given to my…"  Read all 170 reviews
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner Akari Care Ltd

Ayresome Court Nursing Home is located on the outskirts of the picturesque, historic market town of Yarm. It is just a short drive from the North York Moors National Park and has good road, bus and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
Eden Cottage Care Home
37 Cobden Street, Darlington DL1 4JF
9.7 65 reviews
Eden Cottage Care Home, Darlington, Durham
"My 86-yr old father spent the final 6 months of his life in Eden Cottage. As an advanced Parkinson's sufferer he needed help with every…"  Read all 65 reviews
  • 25 Rooms

Eden Cottage is a “home from home” where residents can feel at home in a friendly, secure and relaxed environment. Professionals strive to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Eden House Care Home
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6EN
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 99 reviews
Eden House Care Home, Bishop Auckland, Durham
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mum had dementia and in her final days, stage 4 cancer. My mum was cared for with remarkable compassion by the staff here. Their…"  Read all 99 reviews
  • from £1,407 / week
  • 53 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Eden House Care Home, located in the peaceful town of Bishop Auckland, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The warm and friendly home offers residents ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Garden Hill Care Home
32 St Michaels Avenue, South Shields NE33 3AN
9.5 78 reviews
Garden Hill Care Home, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
"On our visit to view Garden Hill we instantly had a good feeling about the home itself and the staff. Since my mums admission we have…"  Read all 78 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Garden Hill care home provides residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in a friendly, welcoming environment. The home which is purpose-built is located over three floors and offers ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Greenways Court Care Home
Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7EE
9.9 159 reviews
Greenways Court Care Home, Consett, Durham
"My brother has settled well into the home. The staff have got to know him well in a very short time. I go every day to see him and from…"  Read all 159 reviews
  • from £1,287 / week
  • 51 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

In a quiet residential area of Consett, Greenways Court Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people. The welcoming home offers many comfortable areas ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Guisborough Manor
Woodhouse Triangle, Middlesborough Road, Guisborough TS14 6QU
9.1 88 reviews
Guisborough Manor, Guisborough, Cleveland & Teesside
"I just want to say a big thank you to all the staff at Guisborough Manor. My husband is not the easier person to look after. The staff here…"  Read all 88 reviews
  • from £1,167 / week
  • 63 Rooms
Group/Owner St Martins Care Ltd

Guisborough Manor is a purpose-built residential care home in the market town of Guisborough. It is a beautiful, welcoming environment with a dedicated team providing high quality care and support. ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Hebburn Court Care Home
The Old Vicarage, Witty Avenue, Hebburn NE31 2SE
8.5 100 reviews
Hebburn Court Care Home, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear
"Since Mam has come to this home, she has done so much better, thriving. Her behaviour is very challenging, but the staff know how to handle…"  Read all 100 reviews
  • from £950 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner GB Healthcare Group Ltd

Hebburn Court is a safe and welcoming purpose-built, fully CQC-compliant home nested in a residential surrounding with good transportation and parking facilities. The home is located in Hebburn ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Jack Dormand Care Home
Fourth Street, Horden, Peterlee SR8 4LD
9.9 101 reviews
Jack Dormand Care Home, Peterlee, Durham
"This has to be one of the best care homes around. Constant high standard of care and inclusion. The interaction of staff with my mother is…"  Read all 101 reviews
  • from £1,137 / week
  • 43 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Jack Dormand Care Home, situated just off the coast in the town of Peterlee, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential, nursing and nursing dementia care. The ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Park House
2 Richmond Road, Oxbridge, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4DS
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 80 reviews
Park House, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I am more than happy with the care I have received by everyone I have encountered with everyone involved. I would highly recommend the…"  Read all 80 reviews
  • from £1,025 / week
  • 18 Rooms

Situated In the Oxbridge area of Stockton On Tees, Park House Rest Home is a small family run care home offering residential and residential dementia care while maintaining a homely environment, the ... Read more

Older Person CareYounger Adult Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Park House Care Home
Park Lane, Guisborough TS14 6EP
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 188 reviews
Park House Care Home, Guisborough, Cleveland & Teesside
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"The staff at Park House Care Home looked after my father during the last month of his life. They were kind, professional and helpful. The…"  Read all 188 reviews
  • from £1,296 / week
  • 57 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Situated in the heart of Guisborough, Park House is a luxurious, purpose-built care home offering residential and residential dementia care to older people. The home prides itself on its prime ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Parklands Care Home
New Road, Crook DL15 8LN
9.3 50 reviews
Parklands Care Home, Crook, Durham
"My mother and myself have and are being treated with respect, kindness and patience. Healthy regular meals. Help if needed. Medical…"  Read all 50 reviews
  • from £1,025 / week
  • 42 Rooms

Parklands offers expert care within a pleasant living atmosphere, ideal for older people's care needs from 55 years, as well as welcoming adults with a learning disability and dementia. Specialist ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Sheraton Court Care Home
Warren Road, Hartlepool TS24 9AH
9.8 265 reviews
Sheraton Court Care Home, Hartlepool, Cleveland & Teesside
"Finding the right place for a loved one with dementia is never easy, but Shearton Court has truly become a home for my mother-in-law.…"  Read all 265 reviews
  • from £1,287 / week
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner HC-One

Located on the outskirts of the lovely town of Hartlepool, Sheraton Court Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people, rated 'Good' by the CQC with ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
South Bebside Care Home
Patterdale Road, Cowpen Estate, Blyth NE24 5JU
9.9 51 reviews
South Bebside Care Home, Blyth, Northumberland
"Our sister required emergency residential care following the sudden death of her husband who had been her full time carer and she moved…"  Read all 51 reviews
  • from £1,127 / week
  • 32 Rooms
Group/Owner Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd

South Bebside care home offers residential care to up to 32 older people in Blythe, Northumberland. Just a mile and a half from the sea, residents of South Bebside enjoy scenic surroundings and local ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Yohden Hall Care Complex
Hesleden Road, Blackhall Colliery, Blackhall, Hartlepool TS27 4LH
9.5 98 reviews
Yohden Hall Care Complex, Hartlepool, Durham
"My stepmother has been in your care since the 8th January 2026 since being discharged from hospital. She thinks all staff are friendly,…"  Read all 98 reviews
  • from £1,200 / week
  • 77 Rooms
Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Located in Blackhall Colliery, a former mining village on the North Sea coast of County Durham close to Peterlee and Horden, Yohden Care Complex is located on Hesleden Road between Castle Eden and ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent CareRespite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care